Worst air pollution Madurai, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Madurai is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; O3 is medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 AM (NO2: 82.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Madurai is very poor. O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:30 PM (NO2: 80.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Madurai's air quality reflects the flat Tamil Nadu Vaigai River valley's semi-arid plateau at 101 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the textile, jasmine trading, and tourism corridor contributing local sources. The Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea maritime influences provide seasonal monsoon ventilation, while the dry season concentrates vehicle and dust emissions and Madurai generally maintains moderate South Indian semi-arid plateau metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 01:30
AQI:
Very poor
82.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
82.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
55.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
35.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:30
AQI:
Very poor
80.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
80.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
39.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Madurai right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Madurai is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 82.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 AM (NO2: 82.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Madurai?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Madurai will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 80.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 PM (NO2: 80.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Madurai?
Pollution in Madurai typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, along with seasonal tourism traffic combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Madurai based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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